Real Madrid vs Juventus player ratings: How did Gareth Bale fare as Real crash out of Europe?
Real Madrid 1 Juventus 1 (Juventus win 3-2 on aggregate)
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Alvaro Morata returned to the Bernabeu to haunt Real Madrid and send Juventus through to the Champions League Final.
The 22-year-old, who scored the opener in Turin against Carlo Ancelotti’s side, once again reminded his former boss of his striking qualities having been deemed surplus to requirements by the Liga giants.
Last season, Morata averaged a goal every 70 minutes in the league for Real, but was allowed to leave the club in the summer. Juventus snapped him up for £20 million. How sweet a signing that must feel now for Massimiliano Allegri.
In truth, Real Madrid were made to pay for not capitalising on a first half that saw Juventus’ back four fail to win a single challenge throughout the half.
But who was the man of the match? Click through our player ratings gallery below...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty had looked to be sending Ancelotti’s side through on away goals, but once again a midfielder lacking of notable defensive cover was caught out and, thanks to some questions goalkeeping, Iker Casillas’ goal was breached.
Juventus will now play in their first Champions League Final for 12 years, facing Barcelona in Berlin on June 6.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments